Punjab has recorded 78.6 per cent polling, it turned out to be below expectations of the Election Commission which had targeted 85 per cent voting. Punjab has recorded 78.6 per cent polling, it turned out to be below expectations of the Election Commission which had targeted 85 per cent voting. Punjab has recorded 78.6 per cent polling, it turned out to be below expectations of the Election Commission which had targeted 85 per cent voting. During 2012 assembly polls, Punjab had witnessed 78.57 per cent polling. Punjab has witnessed a three-cornered contest between ruling Shiromani Akali Dal-BJP alliance, opposition Congress and new entrant Aam Aadmi Party.

Source: Indian Express February 05, 2017 16:48 UTC